The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has expressed shock over the demise of the member representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, Hon. Muhammad Danjuma Hassan.

Hon. Hassan, who passed away on Friday evening after an illness, was 66 years old.

The Speaker, who described Hon. Hassan's passing as shocking, unfortunate, and painful, said he was a brilliant, hardworking, and experienced lawmaker. He noted that the deceased served his constituents and the nation diligently and passionately.

While noting that Hon. Hassan would be sorely missed for his sterling performance on the floor of the House, Speskrr Abbas lamented that the deceased has left a huge vacuum in other legislative posts and functions outside the chambers.

The Speaker prayed to Allah (SWT) to grant Hon. Hassan Jannatul Firdaus and comfort his family, constituents, the people, and the government of Kano State.

Until his demise, he served as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary. He was also a member of several other committees, including Public Petitions, Aviation, Solid Minerals, Constitution Review, and Treaties, Protocols & Agreements.

Hon. Hassan was elected into the House in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).